Danw8986 Posted April 27, 2011 Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 (edited) ok after fitting my read view camera i thought id do a quick DIY to help any one out who was thinking of doing this as i couldn't find much with a google search. it took me 2 days in total doing other things in-between but could probably be done in 6 hours solid things you will need: number plate camera http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110579096671&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_1719wt_907 electrical tape extra wire decent rotary tool 4x tiny screws silicone sealant wire crimps STAGE 1 - FITTING THE CAMERA INTO THE BOOTHANDLE 1. start by taking the boot handle off. there are 4x hex bolts on the underside of the handle once these are out give it a good tug as there are 2x pop pins ether side. 2. now remove the number plate cover and bulb from the side you want to mount the camera in 3. use the dremmel to cut out the bulb holder held in by 6 or 7 little plastic spot welds. once this is done extend the wires for later use. 4. trial fit the camera and if its a coupe like mine it wont fit so back out with the dremmel and make it fit. i sanded down the whole of the camera casing at the rear to its thinnest point and also the boot handle so it fitted perfect. 5. no dremmel channels for the wiring to sit in and lead up to the existing wiring. be carful not to cut any of the boot release electrics. now run the wiring out were the existing wiring is already placed then used some silicone adhesive to re-seal the unit just for good measure. 6. screw the camera into the correct position and handle is complete STAGE 2 - WIRING THE CAMERA UP theres 2 ways to do this. the easy way and the way i did it. the easy way: conect the light power to the existing number plate light wireing, the camera power to the reverse light bulb and the phono the the rear veiw input. my way : i wanted the camera to be accessible even when i wasn't reversing (so i can perv on any fittys driving behind me) 1. strip the boot lining off the boot lid, there will be about 10 expanding rivets and two carpeted screws to hold the tool kit in place . now pull thru your wiring. 2. run the wiring down the boot to the rubber tube from the boot lid to the boot space that houses the existing wiring. now the aim is to thread the wires thru this tube, as in other instances of trying to make cylindrical objects fit into tight spaces designed for something else i recommend lots off lube. you have to cut the phono lead for this to then re-attach once thru 3. once you have the wires threaded thru the rubber tube there is a little plastic pop out circle in the boot thread the wires down here and re attach youtr phono lead head. 4. now pass your phono lead and camera power lead up to the front of the cabin hiding the wires in the side trims, go up thru the glove box and to the rear of the head unit . 5. plug in your phono into the rear cam in slot (im using dynavin v5) and tap into the power leads for the head unit and crimp on your new power supply (on the dynavin v5 these are the black for earth and yellow for power) job done ! any steps ive missed out or your unsure of just ask Edited April 28, 2011 by Danw8986 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted April 27, 2011 Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 (edited) Approved. Nice write up. I'll try and fix the photo links for you. Edit: Fixed. I'll delete this post when you've updated it later so your DIY isn't broken up. Edited April 27, 2011 by Gaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danw8986 Posted April 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 (edited) Approved. Nice write up. I'll try and fix the photo links for you. Edit: Fixed. I'll delete this post when you've updated it later so your DIY isn't broken up. cheers gaz been so long since i used photo bucket i forgot whitch thing to copy. i must get some pics of all the new additions to the car soon ! Edited April 27, 2011 by Danw8986 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anastasios87 Posted May 1, 2011 Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 Any idea if the fitting on the on the boot handle will be the same in the convertible? I am guessing it should be the same procedure but just want to make sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul-n Posted May 1, 2011 Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 looks good might have to get one myself,have you got any pictures of it at night to see if the light illuminates the number plate sufficiently? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danw8986 Posted May 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 Any idea if the fitting on the on the boot handle will be the same in the convertible? I am guessing it should be the same procedure but just want to make sure! no idea on a vert sorry, i assume it will be the same though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danw8986 Posted May 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 looks good might have to get one myself,have you got any pictures of it at night to see if the light illuminates the number plate sufficiently? no pictures at night but i shall get some. you can see it clearly at night but the quality suffers a little from standard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggie Posted May 2, 2011 Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 hi, can the camera be hooked up to the original bmw tv? thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadzMaru Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 can it fit on a convertible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danw8986 Posted May 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 hi, can the camera be hooked up to the original bmw tv? thanks. not sure tbh if the origanal tv has a video input im preaty sure it can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danw8986 Posted May 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 can it fit on a convertible? it dosent even fit a coupe but i managed to make it so im sure it can be made to fit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zimzimmer46 Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 Nice job u probably could get a tiny camera in the centre of the BMW badge. Something I wouldn't mind doing but not just yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyZ Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 not sure tbh if the origanal tv has a video input im preaty sure it can it can however if you wanted a DVD player you would need to split the 1 input into 2 as OEM has only 1 input IIRC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazingmo23 Posted May 22, 2011 Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 im thinking of trying this out too, looking at getting the camera next week and seeing how it goes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cage Posted May 22, 2011 Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 can it fit on a convertible? Yes it fits the convertible as I have one fitted to my car. The same principle applies when fitting in all E46s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
